Imagine the federal government tracking your cell phone, and logging your trips to the liquor store and grocery store, or where you went this weekend. Well that's exactly what happened during the COVID pandemic, as the Public Health Agency of Canada tracked 33 million mobile phones without the owners' knowledge or consent. They say the data was anonymized to avoid any privacy issues, but the Ethics Committee probed the issue and concluded that government must inform Canadians if it collects data about their movements, and allow them to opt out. MP James Bezan, who sits on the ethics committee and serves as Shadow Minister for Ethics, joins Gormley to tell us more.

This Saturday is the last performance for Maestro Eric Paetkau, who's led the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra for the past seven seasons. He's chosen Mahler's fourth symphony for his performance, which he says will be his tribute to his time in Saskatoon. Paetkau joins Gormley to tell us about his time leading the orchestra, and what's next for him.

What time is it? It's Eatin' Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Gormley to teach us how to grill burgers... Belton style! Looking for more of Belton's awesome recipes? Find them all on the Gormley show page at CKOM.com and CJME.com.

Open Session

Open Session

The candidates hoping to replace Erin O'Toole as Conservative leader squared off last night for the first debate, and traded cutting barbs along the way. Columnist Brian Lilley says the bickering meant that policy took a bit of a backseat, and the candidates came off as small, petty, bitter, and not very appealing to Canadians. Lilley joins John to give his take on the first debate, and the race to replace O'Toole.

A group of volunteers in looking for ways to help out during the conflict in Ukraine formed the Sunflower Network, and are working to help those fleeing the conflict get settled and start a new life in Saskatchewan and Alberta. The group consists of about 25 volunteer members including Steve Halabura, who hosted Dr. Suhyb Abulibdeh and his wife Oksana Pietushkova at his home last month before getting them settled into their own apartment in Martensville. Halabura and Abulibdeh join Gormley to tell us about the Sunflower Network.

According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, sales have slowed significantly since the record set in April of 2021. Last month saw 4,873 sales in our province, lower than the three previous months. But while sales were slow, prices are up to record levels, with residential benchmark prices rising to $295,000 in April, a jump of 2% over March. Chris Guérette, CEO of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, joins John to tell us about the current housing market in Saskatchewan and what she sees for the months ahead.

The Trudeau government is looking into the possibility of a nationwide ban on handguns. According to reports, the feds are considering a blanket ban as a "last resort" option while introducing legislation to financially support any provinces that put their own restrictions in place. Edward Burlew, lawyer and firearms advocate, joins Gormley to discuss the possibility of a ban and the pushback against the Trudeau government's firearms legislation.

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